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    Memorial

    Captain J F MacKain

    Captain James Fergus MacKain

    Source: Copyright Franco Pfaller

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    Current Location

    On North wall of chapel, Grosvenor Chapel, 24, South Audley Street, Mayfair, City Of Westminster, Greater London, W1K 2PA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 28397 80520

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    39832
    Description
    Brass wall mounted plaque with Clan Donald Coat of Arms and decorative border.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / JAMES FERGUS MACKAIN, / CAPTAIN, XXXIV SIKH PIONEERS, / WHO FELL IN ACTION AT FESTUBERT, FLANDERS, N.E. FRANCE / ON THE 23RD NOV. 1914 / WHILE GALLANTLY DEFENDING HIS TRENCH AGAINST / A DETERMINED ASSAULT OF THE ENEMY. / AGED 19 YEARS. A LOYAL CHURCHMAN. "A GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST."
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner, place and date of death, age at death.
    Sponsor Type
    private

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    29th September 1915

    Bishop Taylor Smith, Chaplain General of Forces

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Unknown


    • Broad Arrow - Friday 08 October 1915 INDIAN ARMY INFANTRY 34th Sikh Pioneers